Rain Rich recommends winterizing sprinkler systems before Thanksgiving due to the high probability of extreme cold freezing weather. Once the weather drops below freezing it may be impossible to winterize your sprinkler system due to [...]
This summer, heat and humidity, has been extremely tough on Long Island lawns and landscapes. Cool weather is coming and the best time for lawn renovations is now. The type of grass that we grow on [...]
With 8 consecutive days of 90 degree and above temperatures, this summer on Long Island is the hottest driest summer since 2002. Meteorologists predict the next 90 days to be warmer than normal with extended dry [...]
DUE TO HIGH HEAT ON LONG ISLAND AND PROLONG DRY PERIOD WE ARE ADVISING ALL OF OUR CLIENTS TO DO THE FOLLOWING: Increase the run time on your rotary sprinkler zones to 60 minutes per [...]
Effortlessly manage your system from your smartphone or tablet and save up to 50% on watering bills. Introducing Rachio, the Wifi Smart Sprinkler Controller which connects to your sprinkler system and allows you to control your [...]
The weather has been warm and dry and there is no rain in the Long Island forecast until next week. Time to Increase watering your lawn! We created a short to-do list for you on [...]
Grass is a high nitrogen feeder that requires a constant source of food and water during the growing season in order to continue providing its green appearance. If not treated properly, it will go into [...]
Spring is here on Long Island and its time to make preparations for a beautiful, healthy lawn. Need help getting started? Call Rain Rich today to schedule your sprinkler system turn on. When our lawn [...]
Evergreen shrubs continue the process of photosynthesis during the winter and this process requires water. Plants absorb water through their roots and migrate it to their leaves and if the ground is frozen then they [...]
Fall Lawn Care I recently received a bunch of requests asking how much to irrigate now that the weather has cooled down. It’s a good question and the answer is: about ¼ of what you [...]
